IPL 2025: Sawai Mansingh Stadium Pitch Report & Stats Ahead of PBKS vs MI Match

Punjab Kings (PBKS) will take on Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 69 of the IPL 2025 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on May 26. With both teams aiming to finish their league campaigns on a high, expect fireworks under the lights in what promises to be a batter-friendly contest, beginning at 7:30 PM IST.

This season, Jaipur has thrown up a surprising trend high scores and fluent batting. The once slow and sluggish pitch has transformed into a belter, producing an average first-innings score of 201. In fact, teams have breached the 200-run mark four times in six games here this season, a stark contrast to its past reputation. Bowlers have had little margin for error, with minimal assistance from the surface.

The traditional numbers still show a clear advantage to chasing sides with 40 out of 63 matches won by the team batting second. Despite the rising totals, captains are still inclined to bowl first, especially under lights when the pitch plays truer and dew can be a factor.

Between the two sides, Mumbai Indians may carry a slight edge, having historically thrived in high-scoring conditions and possessing a deeper batting lineup. However, Punjab Kings have matched MI’s firepower this season, making this one a potentially close-run contest.

IPL Stats at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

• Matches Played: 63
• Matches Won Batting First: 23
• Matches Won Batting Second: 40
• Matches With No Result: 0
• Matches Tied: 0
• Average First Innings Score: 168
• Highest Team Total: 219
• Highest Total Successfully Chased: 215